1 Samuel 26

1 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?”

1 西弗人到基比亚见扫罗，说：“大卫正躲在旷野附近的哈基拉山中。”

2 So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there.

2 扫罗就带领三千以色列精兵到西弗的旷野去追捕大卫。

3 Saul camped beside the road at the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon, but David was living in the wilderness. When he realized that Saul had followed him there,

3 他们在旷野附近路边的哈基拉山上扎营。大卫在旷野听说扫罗追来了，

4 David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived.

4 就派人去打探消息，得知扫罗的追兵果然已到。

5 Then David set out and went to the place where Saul had camped. He saw the place where Saul and Abner son of Ner, the general of his army, had lain down. Saul was lying inside the inner circle of the camp, with the troops camped around him.

5 大卫来到扫罗的营地，看见了他和他的元帅尼珥的儿子押尼珥睡觉的地方，他睡在军营中间，其他人围绕着他扎营。

6 And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai.

6 大卫问赫人亚希米勒和洗鲁雅的儿子约押的兄弟亚比筛：“谁愿意跟我到扫罗的营里？”亚比筛答道：“我愿意。”

7 That night David and Abishai came to the troops, and Saul was lying there asleep in the inner circle of the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the troops were lying around him.

7 大卫和亚比筛就趁夜间走进扫罗的军营，发现扫罗正在熟睡，他的矛插在地上，靠近他的头，押尼珥和其他人睡在他周围。

8 Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now, therefore, please let me thrust the spear through him into the ground with one stroke. I will not need to strike him twice!”

8 亚比筛对大卫说：“现在上帝把你的敌人交在你手中了，让我一矛把他钉在地上，决不用刺第二下。”

9 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”

9 大卫却说：“不要杀他，谁杀害耶和华所膏立的王，都难逃罪责。

10 David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish.

10 我凭永活的耶和华起誓，耶和华必亲手击杀他。他要么寿终而死，要么命丧沙场。

11 But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”

11 我在耶和华面前绝不敢出手伤害祂所膏立的王。我们拿走他旁边的矛和水瓶吧。”

12 So David took the spear and water jug by Saul’s head, and they departed. No one saw them or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up; they all remained asleep, because a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen on them.

12 大卫拿上扫罗的矛和水瓶便同亚比筛离开了，没有人看见，没有人知道，他们都在沉睡，没有人醒来，因为耶和华使他们都熟睡了。

13 Then David crossed to the other side and stood atop the mountain at a distance; there was a wide gulf between them.

13 大卫爬上营地对面的山坡，远远地站在山顶上，与他们相距很远。

14 And David shouted to the troops and to Abner son of Ner, “Will you not answer me, Abner?” “Who are you who calls to the king?” Abner replied.

14 他呼喊扫罗的士兵和尼珥的儿子押尼珥：“押尼珥，你回答我！”押尼珥问道：“你是谁，竟敢在王面前喊叫？”

15 So David said to Abner, “You are a man, aren’t you? And who in Israel is your equal? Why then did you not protect your lord the king when one of the people came to destroy him?

15 大卫说：“你不是勇士吗？在以色列有谁比得上你呢？有人来刺杀你的王你的主，你为何没有保护他呢？

16 This thing you have done is not good. As surely as the LORD lives, all of you deserve to die, since you did not protect your lord, the LORD’s anointed. Now look around. Where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head?”

16 你失职了。我凭永活的耶和华起誓，你们都该死。因为你们没有保护你们的主——耶和华所膏立的王。你看看王头旁的矛和水瓶在哪里？”

17 Then Saul recognized David’s voice and asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” “It is my voice, my lord and king,” David said.

17 扫罗听出是大卫的声音，就说：“我儿大卫！是你吗？”大卫答道：“我主我王啊，是我。

18 And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand?

18 我主为什么又要追杀仆人呢？我做错了什么，犯了什么罪？

19 Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’

19 我主我王，请听仆人说，如果是耶和华使你与我作对，愿祂悦纳我献上的祭物；如果这是出于人的主意，愿他们在耶和华面前受咒诅。因为他们赶我离开耶和华所赐的产业，叫我去供奉其他神明。

20 So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”

20 求你不要让我死在远离耶和华的异乡！以色列王为何要像在山上猎杀鹧鸪一样追捕一只跳蚤呢？”

21 Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”

21 扫罗说：“我犯罪了。我儿大卫，你回来吧，我不会再伤害你，因为你今日保存了我的性命。我真是糊涂，犯了大错。”

22 “Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of the young men come over and get it.

22 大卫答道：“王的矛在这里，请派一个人来拿回去吧。

23 May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed.

23 耶和华奖赏公义、信实的人。今天耶和华把你交在我手中，但我不愿下手伤害耶和华所膏立的王。

24 As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.”

24 我今天保存了你的性命，愿耶和华也保存我的性命，救我脱离一切患难。”

25 Saul said to him, “May you be blessed, David my son. You will accomplish great things and will surely prevail.” So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.

25 扫罗对大卫说：“我儿大卫，愿你蒙福。你一定能建功立业，战胜仇敌。”于是，大卫起身离开，扫罗也回家去了。